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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,090.60, 724,052.70 and 246,311.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,090.60, 724,052.70 and 246,311.40 is: 369,169.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,090.60 : 724,052.70 = 246,311.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,090.60/724,052.70 = 246,311.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,090.60x = 724,052.70 × 246,311.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,090.60x = 178,342,434,210.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,342,434,210.78/483,090.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,169.75

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